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This Week of June 2

Bearded Iris at Saint Mary's

Weekly Calendar

Friday, May 31

1:00 PM Grief Support Group, Library, zoom

Saturday, June 1

5:00 PM Taize with Holy Eucharist, Church

6:00 PM Taize Reception, Walden Hall

Sunday, June 2

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church

9:00 AM Monthly Fellowship, Walden Hall

10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church, Livestream

11:15 AM Fellowship, Walden Hall

11:30 AM Inquirers' Class, Saint James

Monday, June 3

3:00 PM FAIR Project Meeting, Library

3:30 PM Education for Ministry, zoom, Saint James

4:00 PM Garden Committee Meeting, Walden Hall

Tuesday, June 4

8:00 AM Men's Fellowship, Walden Hall

12:00 PM Silent Meditation, First Lutheran Church

1:30 PM Knitting Group, Library

3:30 PM Strategic Planning Steering Committee, Saint James Room

6:00 PM Lutheran Episcopal Friends Meeting, Saint James Room

Wednesday, June 5

9:00 AM Staff Meeting, Saint James

10:00 AM Wednesday Spirituality Discussions, Library

1:00 PM Monthly Holy Eucharist, Heatherwood

6:00 PM Potluck Supper, First Lutheran Church

7:00 PM Sacred Journey Worship Service, First Lutheran Church

Thursday, June 6

8:30 AM Thursday morning Holy Eucharist & Book Discussion, Walden Hall, zoom

10:30 AM Pastoral Care Team Meeting, Saint James

6:30 PM Zen Meditation, Walden Hall

Friday, June 7

All Day, Bulgarian Election Committee, Saint James

1:00 PM Grief Support Group, Library, zoom

5:00 PM Bulgarian Election Committee, Saint James

Saturday, June 8

All Day, Bulgarian Election Committee, Saint James 9:00 AM Garden Work Day

1:00 PM Private Event, Church and Walden Hall

5:00 PM Holy Eucharist, Church

Sunday, June 9

All Day, Bulgarian Election Committee, Saint James 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church

10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Church, Livestream

11:15 AM Fellowship, Walden Hall

11:15 AM Blessing of the Seeds, Patio

3:00 PM Movie Theology, Death At A Funeral, Walden Hall

Quick Links for Online Worship and Fellowship

Click here for the livestream

of the 10:00 AM Sunday morning worship service.

You can enjoy the services live or watch the recording any time thereafter.

All of our services are available on YouTube after the livestream ends.

Click here for our YouTube channel

Please click the image below for our worship bulletin.

Prayer Requests

If you have additions to our Parish Prayer List, please fill out this,

Online Prayer Request Form There are also always paper forms available in the rear of the church or our parish office.

Reminder of how our prayer list is managed (from eNews Nov. 28, 2022)

1) The List printed in the Service Bulletin will now comprise five categories,

a. “Current Need” – printed for 3 weeks and then moved to “Ongoing Need”

b. “Ongoing Need” – printed for 3 weeks and then removed

c. “Serving in the Military” – printed until active service is completed

d. “Those Who Have Died” – printed for the weekend following notification

e. “Thanksgivings” – printed for the weekend communicated

2) Anyone may submit any name at any time for inclusion on the List by using the online Prayer Form found in our weekly eNews, filling out a Prayer Request Form found in the back of the church, or by calling or emailing the church office.

a. Please confirm the permission of the person whose name is to be included

b. The submitter will be asked to provide the following information:

• The individual’s full name

• If the name is to be on the printed list or the clergy-only list

• If the individuals want their full name or only first name printed

• The nature of the prayer need, if willing to share (this will NOT be printed)

• The submitter’s contact information (email, phone, relation to individual)

3) Individuals may be “renewed” to stay on the List or “removed” by submitting a new Prayer

Request Form (fill “please remove name” in the field “Prayer need”) or by calling the parish office.

Helping One of Our Own

We are looking for some help. One of our parishioners, Laurel Galvin is currently recovering from major surgery and could use some support with having prepared meals delivered. Laurel is normally the care giver for her husband so meals for 2 would be greatly appreciated. We have set up a Meal Train online. Please click here to sign-up for a meal. Even if you aren't a chef you can still contribute by having food delivered from local restaurants through the Meal Train program. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

2 Beautiful Pups Looking for a Loving Home

Kinnett Ehring's sister passed away unexpectedly and she has left behind two sweet pups who are now in need of a loving home.

At 11 years old, Leah and her brother Andy are finding themselves starting over and are hoping to spend their golden years together in a loving home. Leah and Andy’s story is a touching one. Their mom passed away unexpectedly while they were in boarding, and they are now looking for a new family to give them the love and care they deserve. Their mom adopted them together, and we believe it would be her wish that they stay together in their next home. If you have room in your heart and home for two wonderful companions, Andy and Leah will reward you with endless love and loyalty. They are ready to bring warmth and joy to a new family, continuing their journey together. They bring a calm energy wherever they go and would get along great with other fur siblings that are also chill! If you’re interested in being part of Andy and Leah’s next chapter, fill out an adoption application at rarerescue.org!

Leah looks to be a Papillon mix and weighs 22 lbs

Andy looks to be a Spinone mix and weighs 65 lbs

Coming Events

Change of Schedule for Wednesday Spirituality Discussion Group

Wednesday Spirituality Discussion Group will resume on June 5 with the beginning of a study of the Gospel of Mark. If you would like to join this group, please reach out to Deacon Elizabeth Whitmore. All are warmly welcomed!

Garden Work Day!

We have a LOT of weeding and planting to do. All hands are welcome! Please consider joining us on Saturday, June 8 at 9:00 AM. Snacks and drinks will be provided. We are working hard to get our cutting garden, kitchen garden and Daffodil meadow in good shape for the summer. As always, ALL are warmly welcomed! Any questions at all? Please contact Allison.

Blessing of the Seeds:

Spring has finally sprung (we hope) and we'd like to celebrate by blessing your seeds and plants! We'll have a couple of prayers and blessings on the patio after the 10:00 AM service and before the coffee hour on June 9. Come one, come all, bring your seeds and seedlings. Let's laud the goddesses/gods/patron saints of all growing things and connect with seeds and soil. Let all God's people say Amen!

Amy Crocker

Movie Theology Series

Our final movie of the year will be viewed on June 9th at 3:00 PM. Please join us for the fabulous film, Death at A Funeral. Click here to learn more about this fantastic film. Click the icon to the right to view the flier for the series and please feel free to share this flier with any friends or family.

Thank you!

1891 Society News

Learn all the necessary components of having a complete estate plan for you, your loved ones and the resources available to you. This informal session will be led by Kathey Parcels, CPA and Linda Gadkowski, a fee-only Certified Financial Planner ®. Handouts will be provided. We look forward to seeing you. Please let Julie at admin@stmarys-church.org know if you plan to attend.

Thursday, June 13 at 4 pm in the church Library

Sunday, August 18 at 11:15 am in the church Library

Sunday, September 8 at 11:30 am in Walden Hall

Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities

Lemonade on The Lawn Season is Here

Yahoo! It has warmed up enough to switch from indoor coffee to having lemonade and treats on the patio instead. Lemonade on the Lawn is always weather dependent. IF it is truly nasty out, we will set up inside Walden Hall. We will no longer provide coffee so please be sure to get your needed caffeine before you come to church.

Hosting the fellowship hour after our worship services is a great gift to our community. As host or hostess you and a companion provide store-bought or home-made finger food goodies for all to enjoy after the 10:00 AM service. There is also a Fellowship Hour scheduled after the 8:00 AM service on the first Sunday of each month.

It's all with the help of our wonderful Sexton, Lanny who assists with set-up and clean-up.

There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the sunroom. Click here for more information.

Contact person: Hub Mathewson, 774-994-158 or at hubmathewson@comcast.net

INREACH

Garden Committee – Do you like working in the garden? Our garden committee is always looking for additional members and volunteers. This is our busy season and we need LOTS of help to keep up with all the happy weeds. Please contact Allison Bresette, our Garden Chair at community@stmarys-church.org

Volunteer opportunities at Saint Mary’s:

Office Angels – please consider a few hours a week or monthly working in the Parish Office answering phones and greeting visitors. If you are interested, please see Julie Remie, Parish Administrator (admin@stmarys-church.org).

Angels’ Treasures Thrift Shop – Angels’ Treasurers is seeking volunteers for shop coverage and help with our Social media presence. Please contact Janis Umschlag, Manager at angelstreasures@stmarys-church.org.

OUTREACH

Amazing Grace Camp - Volunteers Needed

Amazing Grace Camp's mission is to nurture healthy and positive futures for children from Cape Cod and southeastern MA affected by incarceration. They seek to break the cycle of family incarceration by empowering these Amazing Kids for success.

One of the ways they do this, is by providing a camp experience each year. Any child (age 8-11 at the time of camp) affected by a family member’s incarceration, is eligible to participate.

Volunteers - Camp Support Needed:

About The Opportunity:

Interact with our amazing kids during morning, afternoon, or overnight shifts the week of camp, held at the YMCA's Camp Burgess-Hayward in Sandwich, MA. Minimum of three 6 hour shifts during the week of camp, preferably a shift during all five days of camp, plus a full training session on the Saturday before camp begins. Completion of online training modules will involve 4 to 6 hours which can be spread out over time. Additional training options will be offered, including an evening mentor forum and orientation.

Who we're looking for:

Mentors are mature, responsible volunteers who provide unconditional love and guidance to children in a residential camp setting. Minimum age of 18 years; ability to communicate well with children (age 7-11) and co-workers. You will provides supportive companionship to the campers and provide supervision of an assigned group of campers, ensuring each child's safe participation in the program's activities. The work requires a significant amount of walking over uneven, hilly ground, stooping, bending, kneeling, standing and some light work and lifting; vocal and written communication, hearing and visual acuity. Application, background (provides 2 references) check and interview process required, along with satisfactory results of CORI and SORI background checks.

Camp Start Date: 08/20/2023

For more detailed information on becoming a Camp Mentor please click here.

Calling all local singers and performers!

We are looking for local talent to perform in a concert, to benefit Amazing Grace Camp!

We have some talent in our congregation at St Peter’s, but we would love to expand and add some new voices in our cause! The Amazing Grace Camp is a program started at St Mary’s Episcopal to provide free camperships to kids with one or more parents incarcerated.

It’s a great cause and we hope to make enough money to pay for a campership: ($1000)

Come sing with us! Tentative date: Saturday late in Sept. or in Oct.

For more info call Linda Martin: 508 364 5437.

Housing Help

Have you ever thought of helping with the Housing Crisis on the Cape? One of the easiest things you can do is help with the need for Seasonal housing to support our Cape Cod economy. Please see the flier below for more information on the programs set-up to support J-1 students.

Featured Finds of the Week

Any Recent Graduates in your Life?

Look at these solid bronze bookends. These wise little owls would make a lovely gift for anyone departing on a journey of learning or completing their path of study. The shop is full of a lot of new inventory.

Angels' Treasures is open from 10 to 3 Wednesday - Saturday.

If you haven't visited, liked, followed and SHARED our facebook page please check it out. Thank you so much for your support!

Cape Cod Community News

The Unitarian Church of Barnstable InvitesYou to:

Voices of Poetry - The Longest Day

Sunday June 9, 2024 - 2:00 PM

You are warmly invited to an afternoon of Poetry and Music in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of D Day, Please click the flier to learn more about this event.

June 12 at 5:30 PM Science and Environment Speaker Series

Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative president Dorothy Savarese, and former State Senator and Cape Air founder Dan Wolf, will be hosting Highfield Hall's annual Science & Environment Speaker Series highlighting the important work being done by the local scientific and environmental community and making their research and information accessible through informed dialogue.

This year’s theme is:

Climate Resiliency: Understanding and Managing the Impact of Climate Change.

Join Dorothy and Dan for insights into their work with agencies across the Cape and a conversation about Coordinating Climate Efforts on Cape Cod? Who’s doing what where? followed by time for Q & A and discussion.

Highfield Hall's Science & Environment Speaker Series is made possible in part through the generous support of the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, The Falmouth Fund, The Brabson Family Foundation, Cape Cod 5 & Woodwell Climate Research Center.

Cape Coastal Conference - June 18

Collaborating for Solutions: Practical Sessions to Achieve Watershed Plans

Case studies that apply traditional and alternative methods to reduce nitrogen and improve water quality.

The Cape Coastal Conference is back! We are looking forward to welcoming decision-makers, managers, and researchers to learn about and discuss the best available science-based solutions to address coastal challenges that we face in the Cape and Islands region. This year’s conference will focus on action to restore water quality and highlight local case studies that apply and evaluate traditional and alternative methods to reduce nutrients in Cape Cod watersheds. Cooperation is key to managing watersheds spanning town boundaries, thus collaborating on solutions to achieve watershed goals is a major theme threaded throughout the day. Conference attendees and speakers will exchange knowledge around the challenges related to watershed planning through small-group facilitated discussions during a roundtable session. The Coastal Training Program will capture major themes and future action steps from these discussions to distribute to attendees after the conference.

You are invited to be a part of the conversation by joining us at the Emerald Resort & Conference Center on June 18, 2024 for a full day event!

Registration: There is no cost to attend but registration is required.

Please register by Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Parish Communications

Weekly E-News deadline: Wednesday at noon.
In an effort to keep it brief we will only highlight happenings of the next 10 days in our E-News.
The deadline for submissions for our Monthly E-Newsletter is the 25th of the prior month.
For your convenience, the Monthly Newsletter (printed out) will be available in the sunroom and the back of the church for those who would like a paper copy. If you know of someone who would enjoy receiving a paper copy in the regular mail please let Allison know.

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Saint Mary's Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 395

3055 Main Street

Barnstable, MA 02630

508-362-3977